Engineering Manager, ML Understanding

Summary

Join Reddit's Engineering team as an Engineering Manager, ML Understanding, leading a team focused on leveraging AI to enhance Reddit's content understanding. Define the technical vision and strategy for ML Understanding, aligning with Reddit's product and business objectives. Coach and support team development, fostering skill growth and impact. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and communicate team progress. Oversee the design, development, and optimization of machine learning pipelines using LLMs. Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to build next-generation AI solutions. Maintain high standards for system performance and reliability. Partner with the recruiting team to attract and hire top machine learning engineers. This role is fully remote-friendly, with a preference for East Coast business hours.

Requirements

• Experience Leading ML Teams: 2+ years of experience building and managing high-performing machine learning teams
• Deep ML Expertise: Deep hands-on experience working with machine learning models, specifically with Large Language Models (LLMs), and deploying them in large-scale production systems
• Technical Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of natural language processing, deep learning, transformer-based architectures, and AI model development
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and communicate a clear, compelling technical strategy that supports broader company objectives and addresses the needs of internal customers
• Impact-Driven Mindset: Passion for developing scalable, well-designed, and responsible AI solutions that drive business value
• Exceptional Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners

Responsibilities

• Define Technical Vision & Strategy: Define the technical vision and long-term roadmap for ML Understanding, aligning cutting-edge AI solutions with Reddit’s product and business objectives
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach and support the development of your team, constantly seeking opportunities to grow their skills and impact
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with cross-functional partners from across the company to identify key areas of opportunity, set expectations, and communicate your team’s work
• Technical Execution & Delivery: Oversee the design, development, and optimization of machine learning pipelines that leverage LLMs, including fine-tuning models
• Platform & Infrastructure Collaboration: Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to chart a path to the next generation of AI-powered solutions for Reddit
• Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards for system performance, reliability, and efficiency in alignment with customer needs and responsible AI principles
• Recruiting & Growth: Partner with our incredible recruiting team to attract, interview, and hire diverse and talented machine learning engineers, growing a world-class team

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k Match
• Family Planning Support
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer time off